<p>Robert Costello, a former legal adviser to ex-Donald Trump fixer Michael Cohen, is working for the&nbsp;Nassau County Attorney&rsquo;s Office.</p>


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Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman plan to deputize gun-owning county residents is progressing, with some having completed training. Opponents call the plan "flagrantly illegal." NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

'I don't know what the big brouhaha is all about'

Nearly 30 military women were honored at a commemorative medal ceremony at the Cradle of Aviation Museum. NewsdayTV's Drew Scott reports.

'Right now there really isn't anything a woman can't do'

Sylvan Drive in Lakeview was renamed Victor A. Cantelmo III Drive in honor of the fallen firefighter who died from 9/11-related illnesses. NewsdayTV's Drew Scott reports.

'My son deserves it'

Robert Costello, a former legal adviser to ex-Donald Trump fixer Michael Cohen, is working for the Nassau County Attorney's Office.

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Author Nelson DeMille died of stage 4 esophageal cancer at NYU Langone Hospital — Long Island, in Mineola, his son and daughter said.

Bestselling author who grew up on LI, Nelson DeMille, has died

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Nassau police arrested a protester at a Cedarhurst pro-Palestinian rally for violating the county's Mask Transparency Act.

Nassau mask ban leads to arrest at pro-Palestinian rally

The 12-year-old was struck by a bus near an intersection in Oceanside.

Child hit by NICE bus has minor injuries

The investigation found the evidence was "insufficient to prove beyond a reasonable doubt" that the officer had committed a crime.

AG's office finds no wrongdoing in death of pedestrian struck by Nassau police officer

Long Island politicians have pushed unsuccessfully to restore the full deduction for state and local taxes.

Trump signals he'd restore full SALT deduction, after signing cap into law

Traffic between noon and 10 p.m. will be heavy, said County Executive Bruce Blakeman.

Drivers should brace for traffic delays ahead of Trump rally

"This way you don't have medical patients paying out of pocket for medical care," said Assemb. Amy Paulin, who sponsored the legislation.

Breast cancer survivors on LI have one less worry now: The cost of nipple tattoos

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Wai Law, a marathon runner from Bethpage, is running for Parkinson's research and food insecurity. NewsdayTV's Drew Scott reports.

'Hopefully one day they understand enough to come up with a cure'

Three children were injured and one was airlifted to the hospital after a BMW crashed into a line of trees on the Southern State Parkway. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

Cop: Three kids hurt in Franklin Square crash

The crash involved three vehicles on Sunrise Highway in Lynbrook on Sunday.

Police investigating fatal chain-reaction crash

A 71-year-old man was crossing Newbridge Road when he was hit by an SUV in North Bellmore.

LI man struck and killed crossing road in North Bellmore

Disney claims the widower agreed to resolve any disputes through arbitration, in language he approved when signing up for the Disney+ streaming service years earlier. Newsday's Robert Brodsky reports.

'The average person may find them sort of troubling'

The exhibit called "Seeing Differently: A Tactile Art Experience" in Manhasset is created by residents of the Helen Keller National Center. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports. 

'I want them to see that anybody can do anything'

The town of Hempstead is taking steps to make sure animals and residents are safe after a stray cat was found with rabies. The Nassau County Health Department will offer a free rabies vaccination clinic at the town animal shelter. 

'Don't naturally approach it, if you do not know it' 

Elmont condo residents have been out of their homes for months after the building was plagued by flooding problems. NewsdayTV's Drew Scott reports.

'I'm 87, I live nowhere and I have nothing'

Swimmers at Lido Beach were evacuated Monday evening after lifeguards saw a shark, approximately 7 feet long, swimming 25 feet from shore. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports. 

'Always swim in front of a lifeguard' 

Natalie Murray, known on Instagram as @savagethrower, is set to compete in the United Knife & Axe Throwers World Cup in the U.K. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

Wantagh woman to compete in knife and axe throwing world cup

Roxi is being taken care of at the Hempstead Animal Shelter, and an investigation is underway on how she was tied to a light pole on the Southern State Parkway.

'There's a big waitlist'

Officials said there will be stepped-up BWI enforcement on the water over the July Fourth weekend. They also said Long Islanders can expect a safe, fun fireworks display at Jones Beach. NewsdayTV's Macy Egeland reports.

Experts: Boaters should ensure safety equipment is on board

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